Bring your creativity!
Looking for a fun, friendly way to spend a few hours? Our Creative Community Cafes are the perfect opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming and inclusive space. Enjoy a variety of activities including arts and crafts, board games, quizzes, puzzles, indoor and outdoor bowls, and more!
Whether you want to try something new, share your hobbies, or simply relax and chat, there’s something for everyone. Come along, meet like-minded people, make new friends, and be part of a vibrant community.
We provide some basic supplies, but encourage you to bring your own projects and materials to work on. Our sessions are free to attend, and we offer free refreshments. Bring along friends or family members who are interested in crafting—the more, the merrier!
Our sessions are open to all ages, with requirement that children must be supervised by an adult. We also welcome volunteers, so please contact us if you’re interested in helping out. All our venues have parking facilities, and donations of crafting supplies are always appreciated, which can be brought to any session.
How do I get involved?
There's no requirement for you to sign-up for this service. Simply drop in whenever you’re able to! Find out about upcoming sessions from our What's On page. By coming along to our Creative Community Café, you’ll have access to a welcoming community, free refreshments and a variety of crafting activities. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, you’ll find inspiration and support here.
When and where?
Aberford Community Centre
Day and time: Wednesdays from 12pm - 4pm and Thursdays from 12pm - 2pm.
Location: Aberford Community Centre, Aberford Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1PL
Join us for complimentary refreshments, with:
- Indoor bowls
- Outdoor bowls
- Badminton (Thursdays only during January and February 2026)*
- Plus, friendly faces and good conversation!
Bushey Library
Day and time: Thursdays from 10am - 2pm
Location: Bushey Library, Sparrows Herne, Bushey, Hertfordshire WD23 1FA
Join us in the social space for:
- Help with digital skills and becoming confident online
- Tech support
- Plus, friendly faces and good conversation!
Farriers Way Community Centre
Day and time: Tuesdays, 10am - 3pm
Location: Farriers Way Community Centre, 27 Farriers Way, Borehamwood, WD6 2TB
Join us for complimentary refreshments, for a Men That Meet/ Repair Cafe session. Enjoy:
- Table tennis
- Indoor bowls
- Board games
- Plus, friendly faces and good conversation!
Organ Hall
Day and time: Thursdays, 10am - 2pm
Location: Organ Hall, 37 Bairstow Close, Borehamwood, WD6 4TB
Join us for complimentary refreshments, with:
- Arts and crafts
- Sewing
- Knitting
- Plus, friendly faces and good conversation!
Phillimore Community Centre
Day and time: Tuesdays from 12pm - 4pm
Location: Phillimore Community Centre, Phillimore Place, Radlett, WD7 8NN
Join us for complimentary refreshments, with:
- Arts and crafts
- Quizzes
- Puzzles
- Plus, friendly faces and good conversation!
Radlett Village Institute Hall
Day and time: Mondays from 10am - 2pm
Location: Radlett Village Institute Hall, 413 Watling Street, Radlett, WD7 7JG
Join us for complimentary refreshments, with:
- Arts and crafts
- Sewing and mending
- Board games, puzzles and bingo
- Gardening and composting
- Training and volunteering opportunities
- Plus, friendly faces and good conversation!
Windsor Hall
Day and time: Mondays, from 10am - 2pm
Location: Windsor Hall, Blyth Close, Gateshead Road, Borehamwood, WD6 4EE
Join us for complimentary refreshments, with:
- Arts and crafts
- Bring your own craft project
- Knitting
- Plus, friendly faces and good conversation!
Contact us
Would you like any more information about our cafes or the sewing club? Please feel free to call us on 01727 649970 or email welcome@communities1st.org.uk.
Our telephone lines are open on Mondays - Fridays, 09:30 - 17:00.
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